Brittney Griner

American basketball player (born 1990)

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Brittney Yevette Griner is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women's national basketball team and a six-time WNBA All-Star. She was additionally named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.

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Griner to start WNBA All-Star Game The Phoenix Mercury centre Brittney Griner is named as a starter in the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game. BBC Sport - Published on June 25, 2023
Griner and team allegedly harassed at airport The WNBA has condemned the "inappropriate actions" of a "social media figure" after Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury team were allegedly harassed at Dallas airport. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2023
Griner feels 'love' from fans on competitive return American Brittney Griner said she "definitely" felt the love from the fans as she made her competitive return to action for the Phoenix Mercury. BBC Sport - Published on May 20, 2023

'A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes return to basketball after release from Russian jail US basketball star Brittney Griner has returned to the court for her first professional league game since her Russian prison ordeal. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2023Also reported by •TMZ.com
Griner plays for first time since release by Russia American Brittney Griner plays for the first time since leaving prison in Russia in a preseason match for Phoenix Mercury on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2023
Wyclef To Perform At Brittney Griner's First WNBA Home Game Since Release From Russia Brittney Griner's just days away from returning to the WNBA court -- and anticipation is at an all-time high for Mercury fans -- but the pot is about to get a little sweeter ... 3x Grammy winner Wyclef.. TMZ.com - Published on May 10, 2023

Brittney Griner All Smiles With Wife At Met Gala Brittney Griner clearly isn't taking her newfound freedom for granted ... she hit up the Met Gala with her wife on Monday night -- and didn't seem to stop smiling once. The 32-year-old -- who was freed.. TMZ.com - Published on May 2, 2023
You find a way to 'grind it out' - Griner on prison American Brittney Griner says she is looking forward to the new WNBA season and playing for the first time since her release from a Russian prison. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2023
Brittney Griner Breaks Down In Tears During First Press Conference Since Return WNBA superstar Brittney Griner was holding back tears as she met with media for the first time since her release from Russian prison ... giving a heartfelt interview as she reflected on her time behind.. TMZ.com - Published on April 27, 2023
Brittney Griner Says She'll Fight To Bring Home Captive Americans In Russia It's been four months since Brittney Griner was released from a Russian penal camp, but the WNBA star hasn't forgotten about the Americans left behind, vowing to continue to fight for the release of.. TMZ.com - Published on April 13, 2023

Brittney Griner Expresses Major Concern for Detained WSJ Reporter in Russia Brittney Griner weighed in on Russia's detainment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, saying she's greatly concerned for his safety and urging President Biden to do everything he can to.. TMZ.com - Published on April 2, 2023
Brittney Griner All Smiles in Return to Practice with Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner looks thrilled to be back on a basketball court with her WNBA team ... judging by this glimpse the Phoenix Mercury's providing of her shoot-around sesh. 32-year-old Griner was all.. TMZ.com - Published on February 22, 2023
Griner returns to Phoenix Mercury after release American Brittney Griner signs a one-year deal to return to WNBA side the Phoenix Mercury one year after being detained on drug charges in Russia. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023	Brittney Griner Returning To WNBA, Signs 1-Year Deal W/ Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner is returning to the WNBA, signing a 1-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury ... less than 3 months after being freed from a Russian jail, where she spent nearly 10 months. 32-year-old.. TMZ.com - Published on February 19, 2023
Brittney Griner Surprises Crowd At MLK Day March In Phoenix Brittney Griner, less than 6 weeks after she was sprung from a Russian penal colony, surprised a group of people gathered for an MLK day march in Phoenix ... on what would have been Martin Luther King.. TMZ.com - Published on January 17, 2023	Brittney Griner's Wife Cherelle Griner Says She Was 'Hopeless,' Couldn't Exhale Cherelle Griner can finally breathe ... something most people do without effort or thought, but something that was elusive to her during the 10 months her wife, Brittney Griner, was held captive by the.. TMZ.com - Published on December 27, 2022
Griner vows to play this season after prisoner swap The basketball star speaks for the first time since her release from Russian custody last week. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2022	'So good to be home': Brittney Griner leaves medical centre and plans WNBA return US basketball star Brittney Griner has been released from a medical centre in Texas and made her first public comments following her release from a Russian penal colony. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2022
Brittney Griner Breaks Silence On Return From Russia, Vows To Play In WNBA Again Brittney Griner is finally breaking her silence on her return from Russia ... saying she's super grateful to be back in the United States -- while vowing to play in the WNBA again. Griner released a.. TMZ.com - Published on December 16, 2022	Brittney Griner Dunks In First Workout Since Release, WNBA Future Uncertain Brittney Griner is back in the U.S. -- and back dominating on a basketball court -- dunking in her first workout since her release from Russia ... though her WNBA future still remains uncertain... TMZ.com - Published on December 12, 2022
Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout joins pro-Kremlin political party after US prisoner swap deal Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who was recently freed in a prisoner swap for US basketball star Brittney Griner, has signed up to a far-right pro-Kremlin political party. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2022	Joe Exotic Urges Biden to Free Him From Prison After Brittney Griner Swap Joe Exotic feels he ought to be next in line after President Biden struck a deal with Russia to free WNBA star Brittney Griner, and he's stating his case for freedom ... from behind bars. In audio.. TMZ.com - Published on December 10, 2022
Brittney Griner Cut Signature Locs Due To Freezing Russian Prison Temperatures Brittney Griner's signature locs are no more ... and, according to her attorney, it's all 'cause Russian prison temperatures were causing brutal hair freezing. Maria Blagovolina, who repped the WNBA.. TMZ.com - Published on December 9, 2022	Brittney Griner Touches Down In U.S. After Release From Russia Brittney Griner is finally home ... the WNBA star touched down on U.S. soil early Friday morning -- after officials successfully negotiated her release from Russian custody on Thursday. The 32-year-old.. TMZ.com - Published on December 9, 2022
Brittney Griner lands in US after prisoner swap The basketball star returns home 10 months after she left the US to play the game in Russia. BBC Sport - Published on December 9, 2022Also reported by •TMZ.com	Angel McCoughtry Says She Wouldn't Play Ball In Russia After Griner Saga WNBA superstar Angel McCoughtry, who spent three seasons in Russia playing basketball, says she will NOT hoop in Russia anymore ... after Brittney Griner was held captive in a cell for nearly 10.. TMZ.com - Published on December 9, 2022
Brittney Griner, Viktor Bout Prisoner Swap In UAE Caught On Video Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed paths on a UAE airport tarmac in the hours after the United States and Russia agreed to a prisoner swap ... and the moment was all captured on video. The.. TMZ.com - Published on December 8, 2022	Paul Whelan 'Disappointed' W/ Joe Biden After Being Left Behind In Griner Deal Paul Whelan ain't happy that he's still behind bars in Russia ... saying Thursday he's "disappointed" with Joe Biden and his administration after he wasn't included in the Brittney Griner deal. Whelan.. TMZ.com - Published on December 8, 2022
Barack Obama, NBA, WNBA Celebrate Brittney Griner Return Brittney Griner's on her way back home ... and plenty on U.S. soil are celebrating her freedom -- including Barack Obama, the NBA and the WNBA. All three released statements following the news of the.. TMZ.com - Published on December 8, 2022	Russia frees US basketball player Griner in prisoner swap The US and Russia swap jailed basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2022
Basketball star Brittney Griner back in US after prisoner swap with Russian 'Merchant of Death' US basketball star Brittney Griner has arrived back in America after being freed in a prisoner swap with convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, known as the "Merchant of Death". Sky News - Published on December 8, 2022	Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap with Russian arms dealer US basketball star Brittney Griner has been freed in a prisoner swap, a US official has said. Sky News - Published on December 8, 2022
Brittney Griner Facing Racism, Homophobia, 16-Hour Work Days In Russian Prison Brittney Griner will face horrific conditions during her time in a Russian prison ... with environments that will include homophobia, racism and 16-hour work days. According to The Nation's Dave Zirin,.. TMZ.com - Published on November 28, 2022	Russia wants to swap US basketball star for 'Merchant of Death' in prisoner exchange Russia hopes to make a prisoner swap with the US that could see basketball star Brittney Griner freed - in return for a convicted arms trafficker known as the "Merchant of Death". Sky News - Published on November 18, 2022
Brittney Griner Transfers To Russian Penal Colony, Exact Status Unknown WNBA star Brittney Griner is transferring to a Russian penal colony -- known for its terrible living conditions -- and her team has no idea where exactly she is or how she's doing. BG's move from the.. TMZ.com - Published on November 9, 2022	US basketball star Brittney Griner moved to Russian penal colony Jailed US basketball star Brittney Griner has been moved to a penal colony in Russia, her legal team has said. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2022
US basketball player loses appeal against Russian jail term The American basketball star Brittney Griner has lost her appeal against a nine-year prison sentence. Sky News - Published on October 25, 2022	Brittney Griner's Appeal In Russia Denied, 9-Year Prison Sentence Upheld Brittney Griner's 9-year prison sentence in Russia has been upheld ... a court just denied the WNBA star's appeal at a lengthy hearing on Tuesday morning. The 32-year-old did not appear in person for.. TMZ.com - Published on October 25, 2022
Brittney Griner: Russian court rejects appeal over jail term The US basketball star argued her nine-year jail term was disproportionate, but the sentence was upheld. BBC Sport - Published on October 25, 2022	Cherelle Griner Says Brittney At Rock Bottom In Russia, 'My Life Just Doesn't Matter' Brittney Griner's wife says the WNBA star has hit the lowest moment of her life while locked up in Russia ... saying the basketball player has told her, "I feel like my life just doesn't matter.".. TMZ.com - Published on October 6, 2022
Brittney Griner's Wife Says WNBA Star Feels Like 'A Hostage' In Russia Brittney Griner's wife, Cherelle, is speaking out for the first time since the WNBA star was sentenced to nine years in prison in Russia ... saying it feels like her partner is being held as "a.. TMZ.com - Published on October 5, 2022	Joe Rogan Calls Out VP Harris Over Brittney Griner Hypocrisy Joe Rogan says VP Kamala Harris is a hypocrite for advocating on behalf of Brittney Griner -- who remains in jail in Russia on drug charges -- when she's prosecuted people for non-violent drug offenses.. TMZ.com - Published on August 30, 2022
Dennis Rodman Reportedly Backs Out Of Brittney Griner Release Mission Dennis Rodman won't be getting involved in the Brittney Griner case after all -- the Hall of Famer has reportedly decided not to travel to Russia ... after the U.S. government strongly advised against.. TMZ.com - Published on August 25, 2022	Dennis Rodman Says He's Going to Russia to Help Free Brittney Griner Dennis Rodman says he's going to put his dictator diplomacy to good use soon in an attempt to free Brittney Griner, who's currently jailed in Russia. The ex-NBA star told NBC News this weekend that.. TMZ.com - Published on August 21, 2022